Those of you from around here know the city transfer tax was increase with the burden originally going to be paid by the buyer then within the last few weeks the onus has been transferred to the sellers.Well, on several occasions within my circle of clients and listings, I know urgency was create
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03/27/2008
The newest downtown development is underway and here is your opportunity. Voted in the top 25 best places to raise a family. Visit the Residences of Downtown Lake Zurich today and see for yourself why you owe it to yourself to make the dream a reality today. Visit us in person daily Tuesday throu
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03/25/2008
The Award-winning Somerset Townhomes at The Residences of Downtown Lake Zurich are here, and we are over 50% sold!It’s happening. Lake Zurich is rediscovering its heritage as a quaint, charming and welcoming town. A place where friendly people share a strong sense of togetherness. Lake Zurich wil
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03/25/2008
Here in Chicago there is a big stink over raising the property transfer taxes to pay for the ailing transit system.Currently here in Chicago, buyers pay $7.50/1000 and sellers pay $1.50/1000 (some of which is state, county and city). A recent proposal was to raise the buyers fee by $3/1000 to $10
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03/14/2008
Here in Chicago there is a big stink over raising the property transfer taxes to pay for the ailing transit system.Currently here in Chicago, buyers pay $7.50/1000 and sellers pay $1.50/1000 (some of which is state, county and city). A recent proposal was to raise the buyers fee by $3/1000 to $10
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03/14/2008
The City of Chicago and the Cook County Assessors office announced today that all property owners in the City can appeal their 2006 taxes between March 17 and march 31.The last time this was allowed was NEVER!Take advantage of this 'limited time offer' and get those appeals in to the assessors of
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03/11/2008
Well it seems the City Council is getting the message that by increasing the transfer tax on buyers by 40% will act as a disincentive to make home purchases in the city (not to mention the increased sales tax, but thats another topic).In a blog post earlier (several actually), I complained and ve
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03/11/2008
Every time I go to a movie at the Webster Cineplex I drive by the sign at Webster and Elston and see the retail development plans with the pretty pictures and the inevitable value in the location and retail potential of the site. Well that site (at the river, Webster & Ashland) is currently in a
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03/11/2008
We have just launched our Chicago MLS search site called DogPads.net created exclusively for dog-owners looking to buy a pet-friendly condo for their dog (and you). Only receive those active properties that allow dogs (woof). Created out of lots of slobber and perspiration for the dog lovers out
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02/26/2008
Scroll over the box below for video tour of my latest single family home being offered for sale in Chicago's Bucktown Neighborhood on the north side near Armitage and Oakley. Visit http://www.rememberjim.com and click on the property image in the left column Or go here now for a link to this Buck
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02/25/2008
